Wakfree: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Wakfree Information

Wakfree is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet, Gel. Secondary and off-label uses of Wakfree have also been mentioned below.

The optimal dosage of Wakfree is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Wakfree are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Heartburn. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Wakfree can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Wakfree are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Wakfree is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Wakfree related warnings talks about Wakfree's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Wakfree can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Wakfree in conditions like Kidney Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Wakfree contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Wakfree have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Wakfree is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Wakfree Benefits & Uses
Wakfree Dosage & How to Take
Wakfree Side Effects
Wakfree Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Wakfree with Other Drugs
Wakfree Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Wakfree
Wakfree Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Wakfree Benefits & Uses

Wakfree is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Osteoarthritis

Wakfree Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Osteoarthritis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 750mg glucosamine, 50 mg diacerein and 250 mg methyl sulfonyl methane
Geriatric	Disease: Osteoarthritis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 750mg glucosamine, 50 mg diacerein and 250 mg methyl sulfonyl methane

Wakfree Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Wakfree is used -

Severe

Yellow eyes
Yellow skin
Increased Liver Enzymes

Mild

Skin reaction

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Heartburn (Read More - Home Remedies for Heartburn: Natural Ways to Alleviate Discomfort)
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Fatigue
Insomnia
Bloating or fullness
Indigestion (Read More - Home Remedies for Indigestion)

Wakfree Related Warnings

Is the use of Wakfree safe for pregnant women?

The effects of Wakfree on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Wakfree safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Wakfree for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Wakfree on the Kidneys?

Information about safety of Wakfree for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Wakfree on the Liver?

Side effects of Wakfree on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Wakfree on the Heart?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Wakfree on heart. So it is not known whether taking Wakfree will cause side effects on heart or not.

Severe Interaction of Wakfree with Other Drugs

Wakfree should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Warfarin

Amoxicillin

Aluminium hydroxide

Bisacodyl

Mild

Wakfree Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Wakfree unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Diabetes
Asthma
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Allergy
Kidney Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Wakfree

Is this Wakfree habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Wakfree has not been reported.

Wakfree Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Wakfree

There is no information on the effects of taking Wakfree with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Wakfree

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Wakfree.

Frequently asked Questions about Wakfree

Question almost 6 years ago

Can Wakfree cause weight gain?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

No, Wakfree does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing any unusual weight gain after taking this drug, then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Wakfree cause joint pain (arthralgia)?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Wakfree might cause joint pain (arthralgia) if it is taken in more than the recommended doses, However, this effect is unharmful and reversible in nature and it resolves after discontinuation of this drug.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Wakfree on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

No, Wakfree should not be discontinued without doctors advice if it has been prescribed by your doctor. If you are taking this drug by yourself then it can be discontinued.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Wakfree safe to use?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Wakfree is safe to use, if it is taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as nausea, abdominal (stomach) pain, and diarrhoea. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Wakfree?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Wakfree is a brand name of glucosamine and it is available in the form of a tablet and capsule. It is a dietary supplement and a precursor of glycosaminoglycans which is used to provide relief from symptoms of mild to moderate osteoarthritis.